SCF: Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers (Series Tied 3-3) Hold onto your butts, Game 7, Monday 8/24 @ 8pm ET !

[Leonardo87]

**Stanley Cup Final**
Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers

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[floridada]

Can't say I have much respect for the Oilers anymore, was hoping for an honest fast paced battle of superstars but this is what it's turned into because the other team can't compete in a fair manner.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1799619764332974389

https://x.com/i/web/status/1800327870914662553

https://x.com/i/web/status/1800359675998978183

And you forgot the whack to Kulikov's nuts late in the game too

 

[nbwingsfan]

The oilers wouldn’t be the first to come back from 2-0 in a SCF, but they’ve got to do some serious adjustments going forward.

Draisaitl and Bouchard have especially got to figure out whatever is wrong, although I have a feeling we’re going to find out Draisaitl is injured after the series. He looks like he can barely skate

 

[CanePanther]

Can't say I have much respect for the Oilers anymore, was hoping for an honest fast paced battle of superstars but this is what it's turned into because the other team can't compete in a fair manner.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1799619764332974389

https://x.com/i/web/status/1800327870914662553

https://x.com/i/web/status/1800359675998978183

That’s just cowardice !!!!!!!

 

[RMF5630]

With Barkov they would

He’s shutdown every superstar so far in these playoffs and key to Florida winning this series



He wasn’t cleared to get back into the game so there’s clearly damage done

Yeah, you got that right. Barkov has been gold this playoff. When you look at the names he has shut down, it is impressive even for a Panther-hater. He is a legit Conn Smythe contender if they win this thing, although I can't see anyone but Bob getting it. As much as I dislike him, he has been all-world this playoff.

 

[Ratsreign]

How did Edmonton even make it to the finals? Serious question.

Vegas and Colorado beat the Stars down just enough for Edmonton to get past them.

 

[New User Name]

I'm not an Oilers fan but I am cheering for them in this series.

That said I don't think I've ever seen more hate to a team in my many years on hfboards than I have this year to Edmonton.

I agree there's been quite a few controversial calls/non calls but come on folks, the Panthers aren't angels.

and the nice names people are calling McDavid....Mc( fill in the blanks) I thought was against the rules.

Even some mods/admins are joining the hate party. lol

For the record, IMO,the only play that is worthy of a review by George is the hit on Barkov.

 

[Ratsreign]

Lol, all is fair in love and war though, right?

What comes around goes around pal, just ask Marchand.

Show me the, left his feet and put elbow in someone’s grill, hits that the Panthers have done. Go ahead, they must be plentiful and easy to find....
They are aggressive and hit everything and everyone, but go ahead and show the hits Panthers have thrown like this one on another team’s top player.

 

[MCR74]

Show me the, left his feet and put elbow in someone’s grill, hits that the Panthers have done. Go ahead, they must be plentiful and easy to find....
They are aggressive and hit everything and everyone, but go ahead and show the hits Panthers have thrown like this one on another team’s top player.

Maybe Bennett should show his appreciation once again...

And who cares about Marchand? Is he playing in this series?

 

[New User Name]

The oilers wouldn’t be the first to come back from 2-0 in a SCF, but they’ve got to do some serious adjustments going forward.

Draisaitl and Bouchard have especially got to figure out whatever is wrong, although I have a feeling we’re going to find out Draisaitl is injured after the series. He looks like he can barely skate

Solve Bob and they have a chance. I don't think the Panthers dominated in game 1.

 

[Ratsreign]

There is a reason we have the maxim, live by the sword, die by the sword.

Somehow, I bet your tune would change and you would be among the first in the whine line if/when that sword gets turned on Edmonton.

 

[BB88]

Yeah, you got that right. Barkov has been gold this playoff. When you look at the names he has shut down, it is impressive even for a Panther-hater. He is a legit Conn Smythe contender if they win this thing, although I can't see anyone but Bob getting it. As much as I dislike him, he has been all-world this playoff.

Before game 1 Barkov was the leader for Florida by bettors, game 1 probably gives Bob the lead currently.

Kucherov, Panarin, Pasta, McDavid, Drai have combined for 1 goal at 5on5 vs Barkov these playoffs

If he’s seriously hurt I’d put my money on Edmonton, nobody is as valuable as Barkov right now

 

[Cup or Bust]

The Oilers missed a big opportunity not getting the win in game one and now they are in a hole that will be tough to recover from against any team.

 

[Wlodarczyk]

I'm not an Oilers fan but I am cheering for them in this series.

That said I don't think I've ever seen more hate to a team in my many years on hfboards than I have this year to Edmonton.

I agree there's been quite a few controversial calls/non calls but come on folks, the Panthers aren't angels.

and the nice names people are calling McDavid....Mc( fill in the blanks) I thought was against the rules.

Even some mods/admins are joining the hate party. lol

For the record, IMO,the only play that is worthy of a review by George is the hit on Barkov.

Yeah I saw a lot of posts like these with insults and everything fine. I am not even a fan of both teams and I just said elbow should be suspendable but bennet did the same and nothing so Panthers side should not be furious. Then get insta moderated censored. No insults. Very disappointed in this but in the end it's playoffs and I doubt anything happen, just want some good hockey but both games been boring tbh

 

[HockeyVirus]

Oilers were gifted multiple powerplays to try and "get them going" including powerplays at crucial, potential momentum swinging moments.

If you're an Oilers fan and you're complaining about officiating then may God help your soul because you are lost in the desert my friend.

Look at the regular season, they are always gifted powerplays and sit at the top of the league every year with the #1 PP smoking teams. They are shocked to not get a call every time they throw themselves all over the ice diving.

 

[Laus723]

Yeah I saw a lot of posts like these with insults and everything fine. I am not even a fan of both teams and I just said elbow should be suspendable but bennet did the same and nothing so Panthers side should not be furious. Then get insta moderated censored. No insults. Very disappointed in this but in the end it's playoffs and I doubt anything happen, just want some good hockey but both games been boring tbh

What does the refs failing to penalize Bennett have to do with a clear as day elbow to the head of Florida's best player? And what does that hit have to do with this one?? Kane blasted Tkachuk and Bennett in game 1 with no call, that shit happens.

 

[AD1066]

To the worried Oiler’s Fans I’ll say this:

This year for the Oilers has reminded me a lot of the 2009 Season for the Penguins. I’ve been saying this from early on. They started off underachieving, fired their coach, hired a rookie coach in Dan Bylsma, and won the Stanley Cup against a loaded Detroit team.

The Penguins also lost the first two games of that series in Detroit eventually winning the Cup in 7 in Detroit.

Another similarity-- the league didn't suspend Malkin for instigating a fight in the final minutes of one of those games. With Golden Boy treatment, which Draisaitl will receive, anything is possible.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Leading goal scorer in the finals:

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

The Oilers' strategy has played out perfectly thus far. They've focused on setting tone for the series, throwing big hits, etc. and now they are in a perfect situation to turn the series in their favor. The Panthers have gotten couple lucky bounces with the puck and they are in the lead now not because of their skills or effort but because the Oilers have allowed them to get to where they are now. Oilers in 6.

 

[BB88]

Florida is the last team you should be defending for dirty play. You're letting your allegiance to players from Finland blind you to the obvious. Florida is a more talented version of of the '19 Blues.

So based on this Florida has a free pass for flying elbow on McDavid

There better be zero comments if something happens

 

[MCR74]

What does the refs failing to penalize Bennett have to do with a clear as day elbow to the head of Florida's best player? And what does that hit have to do with this one?? Kane blasted Tkachuk and Bennett in game 1 with no call, that shit happens.

It's called "reaching". Give it a few more days. It's about to get worse.

 

[OtherThingsILike]

Another similarity-- the league didn't suspend Malkin for instigating a fight in the final minutes of one of those games. With Golden Boy treatment, which Draisaitl will receive, anything is possible.

TIL treating one player the same as any other player is 'Golden Boy treatment'.

 

[MCR74]

Look at the regular season, they are always gifted powerplays and sit at the top of the league every year with the #1 PP smoking teams. They are shocked to not get a call every time they throw themselves all over the ice diving.

If the Oilers wouldn't concentrate so much on trying to buy calls, maybe they wouldn't be in this mess.

 

[guzzy]

And you forgot the whack to Kulikov's nuts late in the game too

Yes, the Draisaitl special from Carrick. I bet it turned on Drai so much. I have a feeling Carrick got an invite for a sleepover with Papa Drai.

 

[JKG33]

SWEEP


Lets go Panthers!


Edmonton does not even make the playoffs if they were in the Atlantic. They got a free pass playing against trash teams in the west as they always do every season. They have played against LA the last three seasons in a row in the first round of the playoffs, Cam Talbot, then you have the Vancouver Canucks who have not made the playoffs in eight years, what a joke. Then Dallas is a middle of the pack team in the east. I will say it again. Edmonton does not make the playoffs in the Atlantic.

You're right in that Edmonton had the easiest path a team could ask for, but they're only here because Dallas had the hardest path imaginable. Edmonton would not have made it past all 3 of Dallas, Colorado, and Vegas.

The east is awful and is propped up by the two Florida teams dominating. Florida has ragdolled every shitty team in the east.. oh wait those are supposed to be contenders? Yet Vegas rolled right over the team that shit pounded the east last year. Funny how that works

 

[HANK30]

This series is basically NJ Devils vs Red Wings 1995...